P. v. Adams
Charles Robert Adams appeals from his convictions by jury of insurance fraud (Pen. Code, 550, subd. (a)(4)) and perjury ( 118, subd. (a)). He admitted having suffered four prior prison terms within the meaning of section 667.5, subdivision (b) and one prior felony strike conviction within the meaning of sections 1170.12, subdivisions (a) through (d) and 667, subdivisions (b) through (i). The trial court sentenced defendant to an aggregate state prison term of six years. Defendant contends that the trial court abused its discretion by not allowing him to impeach a pivotal prosecution witness with pending felony charges or the moral turpitude conduct underlying them, thereby depriving him of his state and federal constitutional rights to due process, to confront and cross - examine witnesses and to present a meaningful defense. Court affirm.
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